It did not help Rory in The Apprentice. As, along with Ifti Chaudhri, Rory Laing was fired in just the second programme of series 3.

After The Apprentice, in 2008, Rory Laing was launching the London Zeppelin involving a month of Zeppelin airship flights over London. Laing was also applying for an Officer's position in the Territorial Army.

Rory Laing used to supply staff to run bars and events at Henley Regatta and Cowes Week.

Rory Laing enjoys riding horses.

Immediately before The Apprentice, Rory Laing was working as a waiter.